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The Caregiver Toolkit – by Hydrocephalus Canada & Recreational Respite

Blog, Community Partnership / Allison Reis

Published June 2024 – Updated April 2025. We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Caregiver Toolkit, in partnership with Hydrocephalus Canada, and proudly sponsored by the Rexall Care Network, a partnership dedicated to championing caregiver well‑being across Canada. Caregivers everywhere can download this dynamic, printable resource and immediately dive into interactive planning pages, self‑reflection exercises, and […]

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Recreation Knows No Limits: How Recreational Respite Promotes Inclusive Recreation

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Recreation Knows No Limits: How Recreational Respite Promotes Inclusive Recreation At Recreational Respite, we believe that recreation should be accessible and enjoyable to all, regardless of age, ability, or background. That’s why we’re recognizing Inclusive Recreation Day on June 19, 2024! What is Inclusive Recreation? Inclusive recreation goes beyond simply providing access to facilities and

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Simcoe County District School Board (Ontario)

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July, 2021- Present (2023) An amazing after school program was developed between Recreational Respite and the Simcoe County District School Board! We created innovative escape rooms that also had take-away resources for the student and their parent/guardian to continue their learning and sustain the impact of the goals and outcomes. Participants worked through a series

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L’Arche London (ON)

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2023 We are so excited to be partnering again with L’Arche London this summer for Camp Independence! Ideal for adults ages 18-35 who are looking to deepen independent living skills, Camp Independence is a two-week long day camp offering diverse and engaging experiences that will foster self-discovery, healthy lifestyles, financial literacy, employment skills, community participation,

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Jays Care Foundation

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January 2021 – present Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program by the Jays Care Foundation, where kids living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities find a place on a team where they belong. Challenger Baseball ensures athletes of all abilities have the opportunity to play in a fun and safe environment where they learn to

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Reena

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Partnership 2021-2023 (ongoing) Recreational Respite is partnering with Reena to serve adults with disabilities who are aging in Reena’s homes. We are providing group program evaluation, development and delivery, as well as one-to-one programming and individualized program plans, with outcomes that include social opportunities, movement and healthy lifestyles, activities of independence, and fine motor and

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Community Living Toronto

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January 2023 It is with great excitement that we partner with Community Living Toronto to provide group programs (virtual, in person and hybrid models). The calendar is extensive addressing both soft skill development and recreational opportunities to ensure the community continues to comes together for social heath, connectivity and inclusion.

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Service Coordination Support (SCS)

Community Partnership / Allison Reis

November 2022 Recreational Respite was asked to participate (again!) in the SCS’s (Service Coordination Support’s) virtual Coming Together conference, 2022. This year’s theme was Employment, and Recreational Respite developed a unique game of CLUE, customized to this theme. The activity developed, CLUE: Career Discovery Edition, is an interactive play on the popular board game. Participants were introduced to

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The Opal Season Company

Community Partnership / Allison Reis

November 2022 The Opal Season Company and Recreational Respite created a unique intergenerational program offered on our group program calendar! Young adults and their special guests (grandparents or ‘grand pals’) worked together to solve a mystery based on a true Canada story of WWII espionage. Practice active listening, collaboration, critical thinking and communication as you

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Miles Nadal JCC

Blog, Community Partnership / Allison Reis

Recreational Respite has partnered with the Miles Nadal JCC Centre for Access and Inclusion several times to develop and deliver outcome-based programs designed for young adults, ages 18-35, who are on the autism spectrum and/or have developmental disabilities. We thank the Miles Nadal JCC for championing inclusion in a collaborative spirit with continued partnership with

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